In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Drexel Bobcats basketball team scored a tight 43-38 triumph over the University Academy Charter Gryphons.

In their next game, the Bobcats meet the Sheldon Panthers (Sheldon, MO) in a non-league match, on Monday, December 18. Drexel will attempt to better on its 4-1 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 5-3 record after their 59-47 non-league loss to Halfway (Halfway, MO).

With the defeat, University Academy Charter moves to 1-5 on the year. The Gryphons host Nevada (Nevada, MO) to meet the Tigers in a non-league match on Saturday, December 16. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 1-5. Nevada lost 53-48 in their recent non-league match against Butler (Butler, MO)